This is the 12406th most frequent Portuguese word.
sobreviveu
"Sobreviveu" means "survived" in English.
The word 'sobreviveu' is used to express that someone succeeded in staying alive after an adverse event.
Ele sobreviveu ao acidente de carro sem ferimentos.
He survived the car accident without injuries.
'Sobreviveu' here conveys overcoming a challenging or critical situation.
Ela sobreviveu às dificuldades financeiras com criatividade.
She survived the financial difficulties with creativity.
In this sentence, 'sobreviveu' is used to describe enduring hardships or struggles over a period of time.